Social Security Administration Offering Early Retirement

The Social Security Administration reportedly is encouraging its eligible employees, to retire early. In an announcement obtained by Federal Times, SSA is offering the early retirement option to employees who are at least 50 years and have 20 years of credible service, or employees of any age with 25 years of service. The agency is working under a partial hiring freeze imposed by the budget stalemate that has left most funding at last years level. Those wanting to take advantage of the deal must let supervisors know by April 29 and be out the door by June 3rd.